The
Prophet ﷺ stated in the
Hadith collected by Muslim [223]:
“…Prayer
is Light, and Charity is a Proof, and Patience is illumination…”
Shaikh
Fawzaan حفظه الله mentioned:
“The
obligatory and supererogatory prayer are light in the face, hence you find
darkness in the face of those who are negligent of the prayer, as for those who
guard their prayers then you find light and illumination on their faces.
Giving
charity is a proof upon the truthfulness of a persons Eeemaan, since no-one
will be generous with their wealth except a believer.
Patience
is illumination, and it is 3 types:
1. Patience
upon Obedience to Allah.
It
is binding upon the servant to persist upon worship even if it is difficult
upon, since worship is not easy. It requires patience. As for the one without
this type of patience he will not end up continuing with worship.
2. Patience
in Staying Away from Haraam.
No
doubt desires and the haraam are desired by the individual, however a servant
remains patient and refrains from them and does not be misled by the great
numbers of people who are following those desires and performing the haraam.
3. Patience
upon Difficulties of the Decree.
A
believer remains patient if difficulty overcomes him in his wealth, or his own
self (health etc.), or in his family or relatives. He does not become upset and
depressed, rather he is content and patient upon the decree of Allah.”
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